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Colorado Springs Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

1755 Telstar Drive, Suite 300

Colorado Springs, Colorado 80920

(719) 822-0000

As motorcyclists already know, the Colorado Springs area is one of the
best areas in Colorado for a leisurely afternoon or even a weekend bike
run. Unfortunately, other motorists are not always aware of the presence
of motorcyclists on the roadway and accidents will occur.

Although other motorists are usually the cause of motorcycle accidents,
other factors that have been reported to cause injury to cyclists include:

Objects falling from other vehicles such as trucks

Damaged or unrepaired roadways

Unmarked / unguarded railroad crossings

Damaged or non-working traffic signals

No matter the cause of a motorcycle accident, an injured rider and passenger
can file a lawsuit to ask a court to order the responsible party to pay
for any expenses that were directly related to the accident.

Collecting Damages After a Motorcycle Accident

After a motorcycle accident, an injured party has the legal right to be
compensated ("paid" or "reimbursed") for their injury.
It is the responsibility of the person, and their insurance carrier, who
caused the accident. In legal jargon, the person responsible for the accident
is said to be liable for damages.

Damages that may be collected following a motorcycle accident include:

Medical expenses of the cyclist and passenger

Long-term medical expenses that are due to the injury

Lost wages or other income

Repair or replacement of damaged motorcycle

Legal expenses

Regardless of the expenses that result from a motorcycle accident, Colorado
law requires that a lawsuit for accidental injury during the use of a
motor vehicle be filed within 3 years of the date of injury. A lawsuit
filed after this time limit has expired will be dismissed by the court.

I Was in an Accident and Wasn't Wearing a Helmet, What Can I Do?

There is a mistaken belief that if a motorcyclist is involved in an accident
and was not wearing a helmet, the cyclist cannot collect damages. This
is incorrect because Colorado law
does not require that motorcyclists and their passengers wear helmets if they are
at least 18 years old. Thus, there is no legal basis for the "no
helmet" defense against a claim for damages in a motorcycle accident.
There is, however, the Colorado law of "comparative negligence"
that may affect some claims for damages.

In many cases, both parties' actions may have played a role in causing
an accident. Under Colorado law, a jury can determine to what extent each
party's actions may have contributed to an accident and the court
may reduce the amount of damages awarded by the percentage of responsibility.
As an example, suppose that cyclist "A" is injured in an accident
involving driver "B" and a jury determines that "A"
was 30% responsible for that accident. Any damages that the jury awards
to "A" will be reduced by 30%. There is one very important exception
to this rule that applies if the injured party is found to be at least
50% or more responsible for an accident.

Colorado's comparative negligence law includes what is known as the
"50% bar rule." Under this rule, if a party to an accident is
found to be
at least equally (50%) responsible for that accident that party
cannot collect damages regardless of the seriousness of any injury!

How the Colorado Springs Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Can Help Injured Motorcyclists

As you can see from the information presented here, the personal injury
laws of Colorado can be complex and confusing to those without a background
in legal matters. This is simply the way that Colorado lawmakers have
made the effort to ensure that the rights of all parties involved in an
accident are protected.

The Colorado Springs motorcycle accident lawyer at the Doan Law Firm understands
the finer points of Colorado personal injury law and will work to see
that an injured motorcyclist recovers the maximum amount of damages to
which they are entitled. Our motorcycle accident lawyer will investigate
each accident to make sure that all the facts are known and taken into
consideration. Should it become necessary to pursue your injury claim
in court, our lawyer will present your claim to a jury in a manner that
will maximize the amount of your award for damages.

At the Doan Law Firm, your first consultation with our motorcycle accident
injury lawyer is always free of any charges and will not obligate you
to our firm. If you decide to have us represent your injury claim, we
will never ask you to pay any fees and charges. We will represent your
case on your behalf in exchange for a previously-negotiated percentage
of the damages award that we will win for you.

Colorado motorcycle accident victims must protect their legal right to
compensation for their injuries! Contact the motorcycle accident injury
lawyer at the Doan Law Firm today!

After an accident, the responsible party's insurance company may try
to reduce the claim amount. Commonly, insurance adjusters are trained
to get information from the
injured to assist in reducing the claim. Though some insurers are less guilty
of this practice than others, it is important to realize that insurance
companies are profit-oriented corporations and reducing claims results
in increased profits for shareholders. This can create a situation for
the injured in which they are offered a settlement that does not truly
reflect the damages suffered. If you accept this settlement, you lose
the ability to get more money should your injuries require further medical
treatments. It is critical that victims get legal assistance in any personal
injury case, and
The Doan Law Firm is prepared to fight relentlessly for your rights.